An opportunity has arisen for the position of clinical sister at Franziska Willer ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital. If you enjoy working in a busy environment, have excellent inter-personal skills and are committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients then we look forward to receiving your application form.

Main duties of the job

To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources

responsible for your teams appraisals.

Participate in ward Audits

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• 1st LEVEL DEGREE

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 level, people management, clinical skills and experience in older persons management

Desirable

• Clinical skills course/ leadership courses

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Active 1st Level NMC Registration

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent Clinical skills, effective communication , including negotiation skills. Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of report writing. Understanding aspects of change management and leadership

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

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C9439-23-0980